Leadership and Innovation in Retail Sustainability: a Research

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

“As one of the leading industries to embrace sustainability, it is becoming a core consideration for the retail industry,” said Adam Siegel, RILA vice president of sustainability and retail operations. “Retailers are working to incorporate sustainability into their strategy, operations, … Continue reading →

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SAPORE Trade Expo: a Tasting Experience

Posted on February 23, 2012 by
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The next event in our hectic February agenda is SAPORE Tasting Experience (at Rimini Fiera from 25th to 28th February) is more than a trade expo. It is the event dedicated to all those wanting to know the future of … Continue reading →

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Freshly-baked baguettes when bakeries are closed? YES!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

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Vending machines are usually associated with long-life and processed packaged foods, to be conveniently purchased at any time. However, an entrepreneurial French baker recently rolled out 24-hour automated baguette dispensers next to his two bakeries in Paris and Hombourg-Haut, which … Continue reading →

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Lack of co-operation may kill Retail Sustainability Projects

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

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In 2007, Tesco’s CEO Sir Terry Leahy pledged to track and put carbon labels on all the chain’s products as part of a “green revolution,” but has backed off the plan In February 2011, Leahy called on governments around the … Continue reading →

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Shipping Containers: a new Solution to Food Deserts?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

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A group of Seattle entrepreneurs has come up with one solution to the urban food desert problem, and it doesn’t involve adding traditional supermarkets to underserved areas. Their new venture, Stockbox Grocers, is taking the favorite building block of the … Continue reading →

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Gulfood, THE Food and Hospitality Event in Middle East

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Held in Dubai, Gulfood is perhaps the best trade show available for those in the food and hospitality sector looking to invest in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Held from 19th to 22nd February, Gulfood takes place in … Continue reading →

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A ScenSational discovery allows you smell the aroma right from the packaging

Posted on February 7, 2012 by
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Patent-pending innovation EncapScent, which has been developed by US-based ScentSational Technologies, will enable food and drink companies to add food grade flavours to packaging to convey the brand aroma, the company has claimed. The coating, which can be added in-line, … Continue reading →

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